Animal Trust is delighted to strengthen its referral surgery team with the appointment of Dylan Payne

BVMedSci (Hons) BVMBVS (Hons) PgCertVPS CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS.

A graduate of the University of Nottingham, Dylan brings a wealth of surgical expertise to our team, allowing owners to access a wide range of referral-level surgical procedures at an affordable price.

Dylan completed his RCVS certificate in Small Animal Surgery while working in general practice and subsequently undertook a Residency in Small Animal Surgery at a highly respected specialist referral centre. He is set to sit board certifying exams in 2025 to become a European specialist in surgery.

We are committed to providing continuous patient care at our three 24/7 Hospitals in Ellesmere Port, Bolton, and Shrewsbury. We offer a wide range of advanced surgical procedures, including orthopaedic surgery and soft tissue surgery, as well as in internal medicine, imaging and ophthalmology. Dylan will be based in the 24/7 Ellesmere Port Hospital, meaning additional surgical services such as Arthroscopy and Thoracic surgery will be available to pet owners.

Animal Trust offers competitively priced services designed to help owners get the care they need for their pets. As a community interest company, the majority of profits are reinvested in the organisation to benefit the pet-owning community., with consistent pricing regardless of the time of day or night. We also provide a complications promise, offering additional treatment or surgery for a fixed cost of £125 in case of complications during surgery or recovery.

CEO Owen Monie said, “We’re delighted to welcome Dylan to the organisation; his advanced surgical training and clinical research experience strengthen our mission to help pets receive care at an accessible price point. It means we can offer advanced care and will have more capacity to see cases—whether Animal Trust is their usual vet or whether they are referred from another primary practice, we’re here to get the best outcome for pets.”